Alfa Romeo Spider
22 MPG The 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1994 run it averages 21.5 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $3500 | 404 | 1 |
| 1993 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 1992 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 1991 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3575 | 414 | 2 |
| 1990 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $3350 | 386 | 1 |
| 1989 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 1988 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 1987 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 1986 | 21 MPG | 19 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Alfa Romeo Spider ranks 28 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Lotus Elise/Exige (22.5), Porsche 718 Boxster (23), Porsche 718 Cayman (23), Porsche Boxster (23), Porsche Cayman (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 404 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Alfa Romeo Spider get?
The 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 27 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 21.5 MPG, ranging from 21 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Alfa Romeo Spider cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1994 model is $3500.
Has the Alfa Romeo Spider become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21 MPG in 1986 to 22 in 1994 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 9 model years.
Is the Alfa Romeo Spider efficient for its class?
It ranks 28 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 0.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.